In this lesson, we'll be exploring possessive pronouns in Dutch. Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession. In Dutch, these pronouns must agree in number (singular or plural) and gender (masculine, feminine, neuter) with the noun they are describing, but unlike English, they are also influenced by whether the noun is preceded by a definite or an indefinite article, or no article at all.
Here are some common possessive pronouns in Dutch:
- mijn (my)
- jouw (your, informal singular)
- uw (your, formal singular)
- zijn (his/its)
- haar (her)
- ons (our)
- jullie (your, plural)
- hun (their)
These pronouns do not change form based on gender or whether the noun is definite or indefinite, which simplifies their usage compared to other types of Dutch adjectives and pronouns.
Let's use these pronouns in sentences with the vocabulary and grammar patterns we've already practiced.
